Consulting Services
Offering full-service custom developed consumer-friendly recipes and product Gold Standard Recipe development from ideation to publication or any individual step including ideation, development, testing, proofing, editing, writing (or ghost writer for chef-developed recipes).
Extensive knowledge (25+ years) in consumer recipe development for brand and private-label packaged goods, retail and consumer recipe websites including most food restrictive diets (gluten-free, keto, paleo, etc.).
Experienced product developer (5+ years) with expertise in seasoning blends and rubs, one pan/pot mixes, soup mixes, dip mixes and more. Knowledgeable in salt-free, gluten-free and dietary restrictions.
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Full-Service Custom Consumer Recipe Development* Includes ideation, development (including 1 round of revisions), writing, review and data-entry to website recipe database (if requested). See à la carte descriptions below for step-by-step details. |
Varies. Average full-service recipe development takes 4-6 hours. |
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Product Gold Standard Recipe Development* Develop, test and write custom Gold Standard recipe(s) as a high-quality benchmark for product scale up. |
Varies. Based on complexities of project. |
À La Carte
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Recipe Ideation Collaboration and ideation with development team to determine recipe development project parameters (products, protein/main ingredient, course, occasion such as weeknight meals, recipes for novice cooks, fish, vegetarian, etc.). · Research and create a short concept description to ensure alignment prior to development. |
Varies. Based on length of meeting and scope of project (for research and concepts). |
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Recipe Development* Develop, test and write recipe(s) based on agreed upon recipe ideation concepts (including 1 round of revisions). |
Varies. Average recipe development takes 3-4 hours. |
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Recipe Testing* Test chef-developed recipe(s) to ensure accuracy and useability for consumers. Includes recommended edits/changes (if needed). |
Varies. Average recipe testing takes 2-3 hours. |
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Recipe Proofing and/or Editing Proof existing recipe(s) for errors and/or missing ingredients. Add electronic annotations (to a PDF) for corrections or clarification. |
Varies. 45-75 minutes (depending on recipe length). |
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Recipe “Ghost” Writing Using consumer recipe writing expertise, edit/write chef-created recipe(s) into a standard consumer-friendly format. |
Varies. 45-60 minutes (depending on recipe length). |
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Recipe Website Updates and/or Maintenance Update existing recipe(s) on website. Includes proofing and/or editing to create a more efficient proofing process. · Expertise in recipe database management. |
Varies. |
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Other Services · Nutritional Analysis for Consumer Recipes · Packaging Art Review |
Varies. |
*Grocery Shopping
· Groceries not included. Required grocery items will be submitted for direct expense reimbursement. Shopping time will be billed separately and may include online ordering time or in person shopping as required.